APAC
More firms plan to support instant payments within next two years
More firms plan to support instant payments within next two years
Yet 13% FIs in APAC remain unsure about timelines and readiness.
1 day ago
Banks embedding sustainability pay less for capital, UNFI says
Half of global banking assets now aligned with responsible banking principles
3 days ago
Societe Generale names head for Power, Utilities, & Infrastructure investments
Anoop Chaudhry will be based in Hong Kong.
4 days ago
Banks’ AI adoption to shape cost and revenue advantage
An AI-gap may emerge amongst global banks depending on their adoption journeys, says S&P.
5 days ago
Asian banking’s next frontier: Beyond growth, embracing precision
What does “precision” actually mean in the context of Asian banking?
5 days ago
Eric Jing: Ant Group to strengthen support for Hong Kong's global finance and tech leadership
The company is making this possible through AI and GoGlobal Services.
6 days ago
1 in 2 APAC consumers name financial wellness as top priority: survey
APAC Gen Zs rate financial wellness higher than other age groups.
6 days ago
ZA Bank advances IADS adoption to back HKMA’s Fintech 2030 goals
Expansion aligns with HKMA’s Fintech 2030 vision.
6 days ago
Ant International invests in LATAM embedded lender R2
It includes a primary capital injection by Ant International.
Indosuez appoints Chua See Piu as head of North Asia Market
Chua was formerly managing director at BNP Paribas Wealth Management.
Rethinking cybersecurity: How APAC banks can safeguard against AI-powered threats
As cyber criminals grow more sophisticated, banks must shift their strategy.
Banks post record $1.2t profit in 2024: McKinsey
If banks fail to adapt AI, global profit pools could fall by about $170b.
Singapore banks to see NIM compression and management fee surge in Q3: UOBKayHian
Uncertainties cause the trends, the brokerage firm said.
Weaker OCBC earnings seen as margin pressure persists: report
Its Q3 profit is expected to fall mid-single digits.
Equinix empowers banking modernisation and interconnection across Malaysia and Southeast Asia
Experts explored how hybrid multi-cloud strategies and interconnected data centres are shaping the future of banking in the region.
Philippine central bank expands overseas workers' retirement fund options
The rule change allows PERA-UITFs to invest in BSP securities.
Wealth transfer drives demand for tax services, portfolio stability: study
Wealthy clients also want customised intergenerational wealth strategies, the study found.
Commentary
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Rethinking cybersecurity: How APAC banks can safeguard against AI-powered threats
Why Singapore’s fast payments need faster protections